Department of English Language Learners and World Languages

Bilingual and EL Department Mission Statement:

The Bilingual and EL program at Proviso Township High School District 209 is designed to ensure that all students achieve their academic and linguistic potential and to graduate with an emphasis on maximizing their potential for students to contribute in a multicultural, diverse global society.

Proviso Township High School District 209 has two programs models. One that fosters dual language growth for our newcomer students and the other to foster bilingualism for our American born students. The philosophy of the department is to foster an academic program that supports students individual Spanish and English language growth.

BA Speech Communications University of Georgia, Master in Teaching Seattle University, Doctorate in Administration and Supervision Loyola University
Certifications: Secondary Teaching with Endorsements in English as a Second Language, Social Studies, and English/Language Arts. Administrator and Superintendent certifications.

Dr. Jeremy Burnham

Dr. Jeremy Burnham attained his B.A. in Speech Communications from the University of Georgia. Working with diverse learners fostered a desire to teach. He received his Masters in Secondary Education from Seattle University with an emphasis on English language learners. While working in Chicago, he earned his Doctor of Education from Loyola University of Chicago. Dr. Burnham continues to support ELs as the Manager of English Language Learners and World Languages for the Proviso Township High School District and as part of several Illinois committees.